Lyra’s first recording in 13 years is here!

Listen to the first track from the CD:

For the first time in 13 years, Lyra has recorded a CD—and we want to shout it from the rooftops! Join us at our CD release party to celebrate the successful recording of three imaginative, challenging, and yet rarely recorded pieces of C.P.E. Bach’s music:

Flute Concerto in G Major, Wq. 169

Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, Wq. 37

Flute Concerto in D Major, Wq. 13

The recording features world-renowned soloists Jacques Ogg (harpsichord) and Wilbert Hazelzet (baroque flute), along with guest concertmaster Marc Destrubé (baroque violin). The project also highlights the strength of Lyra’s core of local musicians. It is their enthusiasm and hard work that have brought Lyra, thriving, into our fourth decade of music-making.

Wilbert Hazelzet

Jacques Ogg

Marc Destrubé

Thank you, donors!

A project like this takes the support of many music lovers, including the following:

The recording process:

In April 2018, Lyra spent four full, inspiring days at Vasa Lutheran Church in Welch, Minnesota. Following the recording stage, we entered the phase of editing and producing. Now, we are ready to share the music with you!

Here are a few photos from our recording week. Click to see the full-size version.

About Lyra

The Lyra Baroque Orchestra brings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performances on period instruments.

Lyra believes that access to the arts should be available to all, and we are happy to provide special accommodations upon request .